Senior International General Ledger Accountant

Position Summary

Working as part of a high-performance international accounting team, the role will revolve around the month-end close process, but will involve a steady stream of fresh challenges as the company evolves. The position will report to the International Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Complete month-end close, under US GAAP, to tight reporting deadlines for several international legal entities.
• Preparing supporting work papers and reconciliations for key balance sheet and expense accounts
• Prepare financial statements
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Ensures all Intercompany accounts balance
• Managing the completion of the annual Statutory Account filings and financial statement audits
• Aggregating data and assisting with ad hoc reporting requests
• Supporting VAT and Tax compliance requirements
• Identifying and supporting the implementation of ongoing system developments
• Manage the relationship with outsourced professional firms

Key requirements :

•  Hold a professional accounting qualification with experience in GL Accounting or similar, working in practice on industry or technology companies
• Detail-oriented and exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• First-class academic record
• Exceptional analytical abilities and strong MS Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle or a similar ERP system
• A proactive, self-directed approach and the ability to learn quickly with a drive for continuous improvement
• A high sense of urgency and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• Flexibility as we continue to evolve processes and job responsibilities
• Knowledge of US GAAP reporting
• Knowledge of international statutory reporting
• Experience in a finance shared service centre with an international remit is desirable but not essential

The sucessful candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Please Note:

'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.'